HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-27 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 27, 1995
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton.
Absent: Lehman. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Burnside, Karr, Miklo, Fosse. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-76, Side 2; 95-80, Both Sides; 95-81, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Iowa City Community Development Day - July 13, 1995. Chris
Randall accepted the Community Development Day proclamation and invited citizens to an
open house at Goodwill on First Avenue, 3:30-6:00, July 13; Therapeutic Recreation Week -
July 10-16, 1995.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, the following items and recommen-
dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of June 6, 1995, as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. meeting of May
1 5, 1996, June 1,1995, June 12, 1995; P&R Comm. meeting of May 10, 1995; 8d.
of Library Trustees meeting of May 25, 1995; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.
meeting of April 19, 1995, May 17, 1995; Airport Comm. meeting of May 16, 1995;
Broadband Telecomre. Cornre. meeting of April 24, 1995; Comm. on Community
Needs meeting of March 22, 1995, April 19, 1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Kitchen, 215 E.
Washington St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Soho's, 1 21 O-1212 Highland
Ct. Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine
Ave. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine
Ave. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Vito's, 118 E. College St. Approving a
Class "C" Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695,225 Hwy.
1 S.W. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Mill Restaurant, 120 E.
Burlington St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for American Legion Post #17,
3016 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Dave's Foxhead
Tavern, 402 E. Market St. Approving a Class "A" Liquor License for Weekes-Van Eck
Post #3949, 609 Hwy. 6 East. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Sinclair Retail
14005, 732 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Sinclair Retail
14205, 2153 ACT Circle. RES. 95-134, Bk. 113, p. 134, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
RES. 95-135, Bk. 113, p. 135, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-136, Bk. 113, p. 136, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for July 18, 1995, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER MASONRY
RESTORATION PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-137, Bk. 113, p. 137, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for July 11, 1995, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONGFELLOW AREA
STORM AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-138, Bk. 11 3, p. 138, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING for July 11, 1995 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONGFELL-
OW AREA SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-139, Bk. 113, p.
139, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 11, 1995 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FAIRVIEW AVENUE/HIGH STREET STORM SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
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PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-140, Bk. 113, p.
140, INTENT TO CONVEY CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 1109 FIFTH AVENUE TO A
QUALIFIED BUYER AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON for July 18, 1995.
RES. 95-141, Bk. 113, p. 141, INTENT TO CONVEY CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 451
RUNDELL STREET TO A QUALIFIED BUYER AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
July 18, 1995.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 96,778,625.51 for the
period of May 1 through May 31, 1995, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolutions, 8k. 113: RES. 95-142, p. 142, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM
FUNDING Jn the amount of 969,600, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. RES. 95-143, p. 143, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE EMERGENCY HOUSING
PROJECT FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
SAME. RES. 95-144, p. 144, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR IOWA
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME. RES. 95-145,
p. 145, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
YOUTH HOMES, INC. FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM
FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO SAME. RES. 95-146, p. 146, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP
FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZ-
ING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME. RES.
95-147, p. 147, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT TO
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT RELATING TO TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST FOR PUBLIC HOUSING
PROJECT NUMBER IAOSP022008. RES. 95-148, p. 148, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATING TO TOTAL DEVELOPMENT
COST FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT NUMBER IAO5P022009. RES. 95-149, p.
149, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND
PERPETUAL SAVINGS BANK, FS8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1807 G STREET.
RES. 95-150, p. 150, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1025 EAST
BLOOMINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-151, p. 151, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RELEASE CONCERNING
THE SUBDIVIDER'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT
AFFECTING WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES, PARTS I & ~1, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-152,
p. 152, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
PARTIAL RELEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES, PARTS I & II, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 95-153, p. 153, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC PARKWAY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND ROGER AND NADIA ELLERHOFF FOR
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PLANTINGS ON THE PUBLIC PARKWAY AT 1233 DUCK CREEK DRIVE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Correspondence~ Chad Clark regarding New Pioneer Coop. Letters regarding the
local option sales tax from: Downtown Association; Harold Spencer. Robert G. Dostal
regarding refuse collection fees. Curt Wuest regarding the proposal to charge more for
riding transit buses during peak periods. Marilyn Belman regarding the SEATS contract
with attached petition signed by 37 Johnson County residents. Letters regarding the
Eastside Loop bus from: Linda Fisher; Barbara Farley; Neil and Jan Reske; Teresa Nolta;
Amy and Andy Boorman. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Stop sign
installation on Maiden Lane at its intersection with Court Street; Parking prohibition on
the 400 block of Maiden Lane.
City Plaza Use Permits: Nicole Stevens and Rebecca Thomas for permission to
set up a table on July 1, 1995, for the purpose of distributing information regarding
their church, approved. Iowa Arts Festival for the use of City Plaza for the Arts Festival
during the period of June 9 through 17, 1995, approved.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Jenni and Andy
Bockenstedt for the use of the dead end portion of Cherry Avenue for a block party on
July 15, 1995, approved. Iowa City Road Races to have the 19th Annual Parsons
Technology Iowa City Hospice Road Races on October 29, 1995, approved. Mark
Ginsberg to close a portion of Washington and Dubuque Streets for the Iowa City Jazz
Festival beginning at 2:00 P.M. on July 3 and ending at 9:00 P.M. on July 4, 1995,
approved.
The Mayor announced the setting of a number of public hearings for a regular meeting July
18 and a special meeting of July 11. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Cythia Burke, 406 S. Gilbert, requested Council consideration of amending the Human
Rights Ordinance to include transsexuals individuals. Council referred the matter to the Human
Rights Commission. Ben Kemp notified Council of a violation of his rights and those of his
daughter. David Hess read a letter from Thomas Hess concerning this matter.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for July 18, 1995 on a
resolution to annex approximately 115 acres, which includes the Highway 218/Highway 1
interchange and property located in the southwest quadrant of the interchange (Winebrenner).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for July 18, 1995 on an
ordinance amending the use regulations of an approximate 115 acres, which includes the
Highway 218/Highway 1 interchange and property located in the southwest quadrant of the
interchange from County RS, Suburban Residential, to CI-1, Intensive Commercial
(Winebrenner). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for July 18, 1995 on an
ordinance amending the use regulations of an approximate 35,000 square foot west portion
of Lot 4, Highlander First Addition, which is located on Northgate Drive from RDP, Research
Development Park, to CO-1, Commercial Office. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for July 18, 1995 on an
ordinance amending the conditional zoning agreement for Lots 4-17, Highlander First Addition,
revising the development standard pertaining to roofiines and parapet walls. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to set a public hearing for July 18, 1995 on
an ordinance vacating a 20-foot wide alley located east of Gilbert Court and immediately north
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of Lot 4 of Block 3, Lyon's Addition (Milder). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for July 18, 1995 on an
ordinance vacating Fox Hollow Subdivision, a 31-1ot, 52.21 acre subdivision located north of
Herbert Hoover Highway and west of Taft Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for July 18, 1995 on an
ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article S, entitled
"Performance Standards," Sections 10B and 10C, concerning the location of underground
storage tanks. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution vacating Oakes Fourth Addition, a 5.21 acre,
11-lot residential subdivision located at the end of Quinoent Street, north of Dubuque Road.
Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington St., requested further information.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-154, Bk. 113, p. 154,
AMENDING THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE "IOWA CITY: BEYOND
2000 -- IOWA CITY'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE", as amended. Moved by Throgmorton,
seconded by Kubby, to amend the Preamble and the five changes in the Goals as outlined in
the June 26, 1995, letter from the Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities, and
adding the word "ages" after "lifestyles," in the Preamble. Linda Carter, Johnson County
C~alition for Persons with Disabilities, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 313, with the following division of voice
vote: Ayes: Pigott, Throgmorton, Kubby. Nays: Horowitz, Baker, Novick. Absent: Lehman.
After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to amend the Preamble as noted in
the first amendment (as outlined by the Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities
and adding "ages"). Mark Brown appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent. Affirmative roll call vote on the amended resolution
unanimous, 610, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 95-3679, Bk. 38, p. 16,
AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING,"
ARTICLE H, ENTITLED "S~TE PLAN REVIEW," BY REQUIRING CITY APPROVAL OF EXTERIOR
STAIRWELLS, EXTERIOR CORRIDORS AND EXTERIOR LIFTS ON MULTI-FAMILY RESIDEN-
TIAL BUILDINGS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Council Member Kubby acknowledged the active protest by two members of the
Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities who had silently returned gifts
presented by the City for participating in the Task Force.
Moved 5y Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-155, Bk. 113, p. 155,
ADOPTING DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR REVIEW OF EXTERIOR STAIRWELLS, EXTERIOR
CORRIDORS AND LIFTS FOR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND DWELLING UNITS
LOCATED A8OVE A COMMERCIAL USE. Affirmative roll ca~l vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-3680, Bk. 113, p. 17,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF 1.63 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF WATERFRONT
DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 140 FEET NORTH OF STEVENS DRIVE FROM CC-2, COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL, TO C1-1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (Boyd & Rummelhart). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5~0, Lehman and Throgmorton absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-156, Bk. 113, p. 156,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF ROBER SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY,
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IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to defer until July 18, 1995 a resolution
approving the preliminary plat of Walden Wood, Part 8, a 12 lot, 4.3 acre residential
subdivision located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, north of Walden Court. Sr. Planner Miklo
present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5~0, Lehman and
Baker absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-157, Bk. 113, p. 157,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PELSANG PLACE, IOWA CITY, iOWA. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-158, Bk. 113, p. 158,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, PART TWO,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to defer until July 18, 1995 a resolution
approving the final plat of Galway Hills subdivision, Part Two, a 14.71 acre, 24-1ot residential
subdivision located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Highway 218 and Melrose
Avenue, at the end of Galway Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Lehman absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-159, Bk. 113, p. 159,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WALDEN WOOD, PART 9, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Sr.
Planner Miklo present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 610, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to submit a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors recommending denial of the requested rezoning of approximately 8.56
acres from RS, Suburban Residential, to CP2, Planned Commercial, for property located within
Fringe Area 1 on the south side of Highway 1 at its intersection with Landon Road. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to submit a letter to the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors recommending denial of the requested rezoning of approximately 126.6 acres
from A1, Rural, to RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential, for property located south of the
Iowa City Airport in Fringe Area 7. Council Members requested the Mayor attend the Board
of Supervisors meeting on this matter. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the
following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kubby, Novick, Horowitz, Throgmorton, Pigott. Nays:
Baker. Absent: Lehman.
A public hearing was held to discuss amendments to the 1994 Home Investment
Partnership Program. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-160, Bk. 113, p. 160,
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1994 HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Human Rights Comm. - One
vacancy for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1997. This appointment will be made at the
July 18, 1995, meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor announced the following vacancy: Mayor's Youth Employment Board - One
vacancy for a three-year term beginning August 4, 1995 and ending August 4, 1998. This
appointment will be made at the August 1, 1995 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to readvertise the Bd. of Adjustment unexpired
term plus a five-year term beginning July 18, 1995, and ending January 1, 2001; appoint
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Diane Martin to the Human Rights Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 1998.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Council Member Kubby requested an update on the Cliff Apartments prior to the next
Council meeting, noting her intent to ask for Council support to declare it an environmental
infraction with 81,000 fine imposed per day. She also encouraged the public to attend the
4th of July festivities in Coralville and the Jazz Festival in downtown Iowa City.
Mayor Pro tem Novick reported on her attendance at various activities including~
visiting the Safety Village at Grant Wood School; reunion of World War II Navy veterans; a
meeting of Emergency Management people from surrounding states; a meeting in Cedar
Rapids of the Iowa Commission on the status of African Americans; meeting with an
individual from Cedar Rapids regarding a City Charter; and along with Council Member Baker,
met with a Japaneee Professor who teaches American Studies in Japan.
Council Member Throgmorton reported on a visit, with Council Member Kubby, with
three Japanese women sponsored by International Cultural Exchange, and acknowledged the
efforts of Roberta TilI-Retz and Jay Retz, and Ellen Dorsey for organizing the visit. He also
announced he would not be seeking re-election to Council.
Council Member Pigott stated his appreciation to Council Member Throgmorton for his
Council efforts and friendship. Council Member Kubby noted his tremendous contributions
to the community.
Council Member Baker wished Press Citizen reporter Jori Yates a speedy recovery.
Mayor Horowitz reported on a trip to East Berlin and parts of Poland.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to accept the recommendation of the
Design Review Comm.: (1) recommends Council approval of Panchero's sidewalk cafe,
including the use of the imitation marble top tables presented at the meeting,~ (2) recommends
approval of the following bylaw amendments: ARTICLE 1. MEETINGS Section 1. Regular
Meetings. Regular meetings of this committee shall be held on the first and third Monday of
each month; (3) recommends Council approval of the following bylaw amendment:ARTICLE
I1_. MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Membership. The Design Review Committee shall consist of
seven (7) members, of which two (2) shall be licensed architects; three (3) shall be either
design professionals and/or involved in the building trades; and two (2) shall be at large
members of the community. All members must be eligible electors of Iowa City. All members
of the Committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to the necessary
expenses including reasonable travel expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-161, Bk. 113, p. 161,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, AND LITTLE DONKEYS, INC. DBA PANCHEROS, INC. FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Individual Council Members requested staff review the concerns expressed by Mike Hoenig.
Asst. City Mgr. Helling and City Clerk Karr will follow-up. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Lehman absent. ']'he Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-162, Bk. 113, p. 162,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION
AGREEMENT FOR FY95 PARATRANSlT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5~0,
Kubby and Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to defer until July 18, 1995 a resolution
rescinding Resolution No. 92-329 and approving the revised design of Carnegie Plaza, the
proposed development at the corner of College and Gilbert Streets. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
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Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-163, Bk. 113, p. 163,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY
EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PORTIONS OF
GILBERT AND COLLEGE STREETS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. City Engr. Fosse present for
discussion. Lyone Fein appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95- 164, Bk. 113, p. 164,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT 121-123 IOWA
AVENUE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RAMP ON THE IOWA
AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY (G. A. Malone's). City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 5~0, Baker and Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt the following resolutions, Bk. 113:
RES. 95-165, p. 165, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF IOWA CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME ($33,075). RES. 95-166, p. 166,
APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND CRISIS
CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE SAME (931,200). RES. 95-167, p. 167, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF 10WA CITY AND THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE SAME (944,100). RES. 95-168, p. 168, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME
(96,000). RES. 95-169, p. 169, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF iOWA CITY AND THE FREE MEDICAL CLINIC AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME (95,000). RES. 95-170, p. 170,
APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HAWKEYE
AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME (96,240). RES. 95-171, p. 171, APPROVING A
FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CENTER FOR
AIDS/ARC RESOURCES & EDUCATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME (98,925). RES. 95-172, p. 172, APPROVING A
FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MAYOR'S YOUTH
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME (935,000). RES. 95-173, p. 173, APPROVING A FUNDING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF
JOHNSON COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
ATTEST THE SAME (947,250). RES. 95-174, p. 174, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK ATTEST THE SAME
(912,000). RES. 95-175, p. 175, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY OFFICE OF THE GRANT WOOD AREA
CHAPTER, AMERICAN RED CROSS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK ATTEST THE SAME (94,410). RES. 95-176, p. 176, APPROVING A FUNDING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME
(926,000). RES. 95-177, p. 177, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY OF JOHNSON COUNTY, AND
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AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAID
AGREEMENT (953,500). RES. 95-178, p. 178, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE MID-EASTERN COUNCIL ON
CHEMICAL ABUSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST SAID AGREEMENT 1924,500). RES. 95-179, p. 179, APPROVING A FUNDING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND UNITED ACTION FOR
YOUTH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
SAID AGREEMENT (927,000). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The
Mayor declared the resolutions adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-180, Bk. 113, p. 180,
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610 TO BE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1995, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," Article H, entitled "Solid Waste" of the City Code by
revising residential solid waste (refuse) collection programs including recycling, bulky waste,
yard waste and instituting a unit-based fee system, be given second vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 610, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt ORD. 95-3681, Bk. 38, p. 18,
AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5-E, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING" CITY CODE BY
REVISING ARTICLE E ENTITLED "HOUSING CODE" TO ENHANCE THE LIFE SAFETY PROVI-
SIONS FOR EXISTING RENTAL HOUSING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 610, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-3682, Bk. 113, p. 19,
AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED "TELEPHONE FRANCHISE", TO ADOPT STAN-
DARDS FOR ENTERING FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC COMMUNI-
CATIONS SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt ORD. 95-3683, Bk. 38, p. 20,
AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," OF THE CITY CODE BY
REVISING ARTICLE C, ENTITLED "POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE" TO PROVIDE FOR
THE USE OR ABANDONMENT OF PRIVATE WELLS UNDER EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUM-
STANCES WITHIN THE IOWA CITY CITY LIMITS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0,
Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to adjourn 10:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
z, Mayor (,.....,..~
MaYran K. Karr, City Clerk
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/6/95
The cost of publishing the following pro-
ceedings and claims is ~ . Cumula-
tive cost for this calendar year for said publica-
tion is $
Iowa City City Council regular meeting,
7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Ab-
sent: Kubby, Lehman.
The Mayor proclaimed City High Little
Hawks Boys Track Team Recognition Day -
June 7; Regina High School Running Regals
Girls Track Team Recognition Day - June 7;
Day of Honor for Jay Chyung - June 12; Crime
Prevention Week - June 9-16; Iowa River
Month - June.
The Mayor and Riverfront and Natural
Areas Commission Chair Les Kuehl presented
the 1995 Riverfront and Natural Areas Commis-
sion Special Recognition Awards to: Steve
Hendrix, Richard Rhodes, Carol Thompson, Lon
Drake, Rochelle Prouty, and New Pioneer Co-op
& Teresa Carbray.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Actions of the
special meeting of May 22 and the regular
meeting of May 23, as published, subject
to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Bd. of Adjustment meeting of May 10;
Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of
April 11, April 20, May 9; P&Z Comm.
meeting of May 18.
Permit Motions: Class "C" Liquor
License for Dublin Underground, 5 S.
Dubuque St. Class "C" Liquor License for
Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West.
Outdoor Service Area for Wig & Pen Pizza
Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. Special Class C
Liquor License for the 8read Garden, 224
S. Clinton St.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a
public hearing for June 27 to discuss
amendments to the 1994 Home Invest-
ment Partnerships Program Description.
Resolutions, RES. 9§-129, ACCEPT-
ING THE WORK FOR THE EXTENSION OF
SANITARY SEWER IN THE FORMER LOOS
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. RES. 95-130,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE EXTEN-
SION OF SANITARY SEWER TO THE
Official CouncilActions
June 6,1995
Page 2
SOUTH SIDE OF ROHRET ROAD FROM
THE WEST SIDE OF DEERFIELD DRIVE.
Correspondence: Dusty Villhauer
regarding river water. Letter signed by 16
Meadow Ridge residents regarding the
intersection of Foster Road and Dubuque
Street. Janet Peck regarding the collection
of solid waste. Letter from Don Klotz
regarding recycling. John Dane regarding
recognition of the end of WWII.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Larry Eckholt, President of the Board of
Directors of Iowa Arts Festival, requested
Council waiver of the noise ordinance to allow
for an outside movie showing during Arts Fest
June 16. David Nadler, 1973 Meadowridge
Lane, requested signalization of the Foster
Road/Dubuque Street intersection. Mark Brown,
320 S. Dubuque St., noted concerns of incom-
plete sidewalks or no sidewalks. Lyone Fein,
605 E. Burlington St., requested further expla-
nations of Council agenda items for the audi-
ence. Joyce Myer, 1711 Muscatine Ave.,
raised concerns regarding the cost of monthly
water billing. George Haskell presented infor-
mation regarding the Board of Adjustment
special exception for 503 Melrose Ave.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for June 27 on a resolution vacating Oakes
Fourth Addition, a 5.21 acre, 11-lot residential
subdivision located at the end of Quincent
Street, north of Dubuque Road. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt "Iowa City:
Beyond 2000 -- Iowa City's Vision for the
future" as an amendment to the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan. Linda Carter appeared.
Moved and seconded to defer the resolution to
June 27. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 5, enti-
tled "Building and Housing," Article H, entitled
"Site Plan Review," by requiring City approval
of exterior stairwells, exterior corridors and
exterior lifts on multi-family residentie~ build-
ings, be given second vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance by conditional-
ly changing the use regulations of 1.63 acres
of land located on the west side of Waterfront
Official Council Actions
June 6, 1995
Page 3
Drive, approximately 140 feet north of Stevens
Drive from CC-2, Community Commercial, to
C1-1, Intensive Commercial, be given second
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
131, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
EAST HILL SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from James & Marjorie Schallau. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to submit a letter to
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
recommending approval of an application
submitted by AI Streb to rezone 73.85 acres
located in Fringe Area 5 east of Scott Boule-
vard and .5 mile north of Highway 6 from RS,
Suburban Residential, to M-l. The Mayor
declared the amended motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities," Article H, entitled "Solid Waste" of
the City Code by revising residential solid
waste collection programs including recycling,
bulky waste, yard waste and instituting a unit-
based fee system. The following individuals
appeared: Michaelanne Widness, 629 Melrose
Ave. and Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave.
Moved and seconded that an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities," Article H, entitled "Solid Waste" of
the City Code by revising residential solid
waste collection programs including curbside
recycling, bulky waste, yard waste and institut-
ing a unit-based fee system for refuse, and also
amending Title 3, Chapter 4 entitled "Schedule
of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
Penalties," by revising fees for collection of
residential refuse, bulky waste, white goods,
untreated lumber, and also for landfill use fees,
be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously
announced vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment - One
vacancy for an unexpired term plus a five-year
term ending January 1, 2001; Human Rights
Comm. - One vacancy for an unexpired term
ending January 1, 1998. These appointments
will be made at the June 27 special meeting of
the City Council.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy:
Human Rights Comm. - One vacancy for an
Official Council Actions
June 6,1995
Page 4
unexpired term ending January 1, 1997. This
appointment will be made at the July 18,
1995, meeting of the City Council.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
132, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PU6-
LIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CiTY OF
IOWA CITY, AND OUT TO LUNCH, INC., D/B/A
BLIMPIE SUBS & SALADS FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
133, AMENDING THE AFSCME CLASSIFICA-
TION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FY95 AND
FY96.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending City Code Title 12, Chapter 5 Sec-
tion 3 entitled "Telephone Franchise", to adopt
standards for entering franchise agreements to
provide electronic communications services, be
given second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 5-E entitled "Build-
ing and Housing" City Code by revising Article
E entitled "Housing Code" to enhance the life
safety provisions for existing rental housing, be
given second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities," of the City Code by revising Article
C, entitled "Potable Water Use and Service" to
provide for the use of abandonment of private
wells under extraordinary circumstances within
the Iowa City City limits, be given second vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:20 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities~is on file in the 9f if co of the City
slSUSAN M. FIOROWITZ, MAYOR '~
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ~ J
Submitted for publication 6/15/95
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council members present; Baker, Horowitz, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent:
Kubby, Lehman. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Burnside, Karr, Franklin, Denhey,
Davidson, Pelkey, Neumann. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-75, both sides; 95-
76, side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed City High Little Hawks Boys Track Team Recognition Day - June
7, 1995; Regina High School Running Regals Girls Track Team Recognition Day - June 7,
1995; Day of Honor for Jay Chyung - June 12, 1995; Crime Prevention Week - June 9-16,
1995; Iowa River Month- June 1995.
The Mayor and Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission Chair Les Kuehl presented
the 1995 Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission Special Recognition Awards to: Steve
Hendrix, Richard Rhodes, Carol Thompson, Lon Drake, Rochelle Prouty, and New Pioneer Co-
op & Teresa Carbray.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Actions of the special meeting of May 22, 1995, and the
regular meeting of May 23, 1995, as pubfished, subject to corrections, as recom-
mended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment meeting of May 10,
1 995; Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of April 11, 1995, April 20, 1995, May
9, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting of May 18, 1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Dublin Underground,
5 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220
Hwy. 6 West. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220
Hwy. 6 West. Approving a Special Class C Liquor License for the Bread Garden, 224
S. Clinton St.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for June 27, 1995, to discuss
amendments to the 1994 Home Investment Partnerships Program Description.
Resolutions, Bk. 113: RES. 95-129, p. 129, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
EXTENSION OF SANITARY SEWER IN THE FORMER LOOS STREET RiGHT-OF-WAY.
RES. 95-130, p. 130, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE EXTENSION OF SANITARY
SEWER TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF ROHRET ROAD FROM THE WEST SIDE OF
DEERFIELD DRIVE.
Correspondence: Dusty Villhauer regarding river water. Letter signed by 16
Meadow Ridge residents regarding the intersection of Foster Road and Dubuque Street.
Janet Peck regarding the collection of solid waste. Letter from Don Klotz regarding
recycling. John Dane regarding recognition of the end of WWll.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Larry Eckholt, President of the Board of Directors of Iowa Arts Festival, requested
Council waiver of the noise ordinance to allow for an outside movie showing during Arts Fest
June 16. After receiving information from Asst. City Atty. Burnside the Council granted the
'request. David Nadler, 1973 Meadowridge Lane, requested signalization of the Foster
Road/Dubuque Street intersection. The matter was referred to the City Manager for response.
Mark Brown, 320 S. Dubuque St., noted concerns of incomplete sidewalks or no sidewalks.
Mr. Brown will furnish a list of specific locations to staff. Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington St.,
requested further explanations of Council agenda items for the audience. Joyce Myer, 1711
Muscatine Ave., raised concerns regarding the cost of monthly water billing. Staff will
follow-up with Ms. Myer. George Haskell presented information regarding the Board of
Adjustment special exception for 503 Melrose Ave. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 6, 1995
Council Activities
June 6, 1995
Page 2
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for June 27, 1995,
on a resolution vacating Oakes Fourth Addition, a 5.21 acre, 11-lot'residential subdivision
located at the end of Quirtcent Street, north of Dubuque Road. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 5/0, Kubby, Lehman absent.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to adopt "Iowa City: Beyond 2000 -- Iowa City's
Vision for the future" as an amendment to the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. Linda Carter
appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. After discussion, moved by Pigott,
seconded by Throgmorton, to defer the resolution to June 27, 1995. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 5~0, Kubby and Lehman absent.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending City Code Title 14,
Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article H, entitled "Site Plan Review," by requiring
City approval of exterior stairwells, exterior corridors and exterior lifts on multi-family
residential buildings, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by conditionally changing the use regulations of 1.63 acres of land located on the
west side of Waterfront Drive, approximately 140 feet north of Stevens Drive from CC-2,
Community Commercial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial (Boyd & Rummelhart), be given second
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5~0, Kubby, Lehman absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-131, Bk. 113, p. 131,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF EAST HILL SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to
accept correspondence from James & Marjorie Schallau. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 5~0, Kubby, Lehman absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 510,
Kubby, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to submit a letter to the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors recommending approval of an application submitted by AI Streb to rezone
73.85 acres located in Fringe Area 5 east of Scott Boulevard and .5 mile north of Highway
6 from RS, Suburban Residential, to M-1. PCD Director Franklin reported on the Board of
Supervisors meeting held earlier in the day and stated the applicant had amended his request
to M-l. Staff has prepared an amended letter for Council consideration. The Mayor declared
the amended motion carrieU unanimously, 5~0, Kubby, Lehman absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities," Article H, entitled "Solid Waste" of the City Code by rovising residential solid waste
(refuse) collection programs including recycling, bulky waste, yard waste and instituting a
unit-based fee system. The following individuals appeared: Michaelanne Widness, 629
Melrose Ave. and Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, that an ordinance amending Title 14,
Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," Article H, entitled "Solid Waste" of the City Code by
revising residential solid waste collection programs including curbside recycling, bulky waste,
yard waste and instituting a unit-based fee system for refuse, and also amending Title 3,
Chapter 4 entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," by revising
fees for collection of residential refuse, bulky waste, white goods, untreated lumber, and also
for landfill use fees, be given first vote for consideration. Solid Waste Supt. Pelkey present
for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/O, Kubby, Lehman absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment - One
vacancy for an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending January 1, 2001; Human Rights
Council Activities
June 6, 1995
Page 3
Comm.
will be made
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unexpired term
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the recent award desi
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staff, City ordinances
questioned when
regarding fare changes.
Manager. He also noted a
7:00-9:00 in Meeting Room
Council Members and the
progressive; process; values;
affordable housing. Council
vacancy for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1998. These appoi
the June 27, 1 995, special meeting of the City Council.
noted the current vacancy: Human Rights Comm. - One va,
qg January 1,1997. This appointment will be
~uncil.
r Baker wished his son, Ben, a Happy 10tl
to Press Citizen reporter Jo
;er thanked Larry Svoboda for his time and
3ity codes to build the apartment buildii
be receiving information fro
City Manager will follow-up
~nt article in ICON, and anno~
Public Library conc~
help define the foll~
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for an
18, 1995,
icknowledged
~med Outstanding
~rts in working with
Dubuque St. Baker
Transit Department
the Transit and Parking
a meeting June 13, from
~g local politics. Baker asked
terms: liberal; conservative;
; micro-management; and
his wife, Molly Boyle.
Mayor Horowitz reported on
neighborhood center
City participating in planning for the rec.~
Year, and urged anyone with items to cont~
of grass clippings in a compost pile or back
street clogs up tl~e sewer system.
Asst. City Arty. Burnside
received in the Glasgow versus the City
fobnd that the executive session
Moved by Throgmorton, sec~
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AGREEMENT FOR
IOWA CITY, AND OUT TO LUN
CAFE. Affirmative r(
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick
AMENDING THE
(reclassify Buyer I
Kubby, Lehman abse~
Moved by N,
Title 12, Chapter
franchise agreen
for
Mayor
5-E entitle
to
conside
,~r attenda~ at the ground breaking of the new
a letter from John Dane requesting
end of World War II Commemorative
'. Dane. Finally, she asked citizens to dispose
the laws, noting that grass clippings in the
es of the judges decision that had been
gs law case. She reported that the judge
was not an illegally closed meeting.
RES. 95-132, Bk. 113, p. 132,
AND CITY
OF PUBLIC
INC.,
unanimous, 5/0, Kubby,
ERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE
~F-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
S & SALADS FOR A SIDEWALK
n absent. The Mayor declared
by Pigott, to adopt 5-133, Bk. 113, p. 133,
;IFICATION/COMPENSATION NS FOR FY95 AND FY96
rade 5 to paygrade 6). Affirmative roll vote unanimous, 5~0,
The Mayor declared the resolution ado
. seconded by Throgmorton, that the c amending City Code
3 entitled "Telephone Franchise", to ado for entering
~rovide electronic communications services, ven second vote
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5~0, Kubby, m absent. The
the motion carried.
Novick, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending Chapter
and Housing" City Code by revising Article E entitled ing Code"
the life safety provisions for existing rental housing, be given vote for
ion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Lehman absent. Mayor
:artled.
by Pigott, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
"City Utilities," of the City Code by revising Article C, entitled "Potable
Service" to provide for the use of abandonment of private wells under
ances within the Iowa City City limits, be given second vote for consideration.
Council Activities
June 6, 1995 *Revised
Page 3 June 28, 1995
Comm. - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1998. These appointments
will be made at the June 27, 1995, special meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Human Rights Comm. - One vacancy for an
unexpired term ending January 1,1997. This appointment will be made at the July 18, 1995,
meeting of the City Council.
Council Member Baker wished his son, Ben, a Happy loth Birthday. He acknowledged
the recent award designation to Press Citizen reporter Jon Yates for being named Outstanding
Reporter in Iowa City. Baker thanked Larry Svoboda for his time and efforts in working with
staff, City ordinances and City codes to build the apartment building on Dubuque St. Baker
questioned when Council would be receiving information from the Transit Department
regarding fare changes. The City Manager will follow-up with the Transit and Parking
Manager. He also noted a recent article in ICON., and announced a meeting June 13, from
7:00-9:00 in Meeting Room A of the Public Library concerning local politics. Baker asked
Council Members and the public to help define the following terms: liberal; conservative;
progressive; process; values; neighborhood; environmentalists; micro-management; and
affordable housing. Council Member Pigott introduced his wife, Molly Boyle.
Mayor Horowitz reported on her attendance at the ground breaking of the new
neighborhood center at Pheasant Ridge. The Mayor noted a letter from John Dane requesting
City participating in planning for the recognition of the end of World War II Commemorative
Year, and urged anyone with items to contact Mr. Dane. Finally, she asked citizens to dispose
*of grass clippings in a compost pile or back onto the lawns, noting that grass clippings in the
street clogs up the sewer system.
Asst. City Atty. Burnside distributed copies of the judges decision that had been
received in the Glasgow versus the City open meetings law case. She roported that the judge
found that the executive session held September 13 was not an illegally closed meeting.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-132, Bk. 113, p. 132,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, AND OUT TO LUNCH, INC., D/B/A 8LIMPIE SUBS & SALADS FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5~0, Kubby, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-133, Bk. 113, p. 133,
AMENDING THE AFSCME CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FY95 AND FY96
(reclassify Buyer I from paygrade 5 to paygrade 6). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5~0,
Kubby, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending City Code
Title 12, Chapter 5 Section 3 entitled "Telephone Franchise", to adopt standards for entering
franchise agreements to provide electronic communications services, be given second vote
for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5~0, Kubby, Lehman absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance arnending Title 14, Chapter
5-E entitled "Building and Housing" City Code by revising Article E entitled "Housing Code"
to enhance the life safety provisions for existing rental housing, be given second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5~0, Kubby, Lehman absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter
3, entitled "City Utilities," of the City Code by revising Article C, entitled "Potable Water Use
and Service" to provide for the use of abandonment of private wells under extraordinary
circumstances within the Iowa City City limits, be given second vote for consideration.
Council Activities
June 6, 1995
Page 4
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Novick, to adjourn 9:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Kubby, Lehman absent.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor